PADI 5 Star CDC
Located on the stunning, inhabited island of Himmafushi in North Male' Atoll of the Maldives, Maldivian Academy of Diving is the country’s only PADI Career Development Center (CDC) and a proud recipient of the Platinum Award for 2023 and the Gold Award for 2024.
Led by Gold Course Director Adam Ashraf and mentored by Platinum Course Director Mark Soworka of Dive-Careers.com, the world’s largest PADI Pro training network, we provide top-tier diving education for all levels. Whether you're taking your first breaths underwater or advancing your professional diving career, our expert instructors ensure a safe, supportive, and world-class learning experience.
With state-of-the-art facilities and access to globally renowned dive sites, you’ll train in sheltered lagoons, explore open waters, and develop skills alongside some of the best in the industry.
Join us and transform your passion for diving into a thrilling, life-changing adventure!
PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Snorkelling, Conservation, PADI First Aid - EFR, Adaptive Diving
English
Air Fills, Nitrox, Scuba equipment rental, Freediving equipment rental, Conservation activities
Staff trained in adaptive support
Onsite classroom, Adaptive Services Facility, Air Conditioning, Wi-Fi (FREE), Retail Shop, Waterfront location, House reef, Dive boat, Onsite accommodation, Food & Drinks
5 PADI Instructors
Compass, Wetsuit – shorty, Mask & Snorkel, Open-heel fins, Full-foot fins, Wetsuit – 3mm, Children sizes, Flashlight, Regulator, Dive Computer, Gauges, BCD, Aluminum Cylinders
Bank / Debit Card, Bank Transfer, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, Cash (local currency)
Technical Diving
Freediving
Emergency First Response
FREE – Introduction to Scuba Diving Online
Marine Debris
Shark & Ray Protection
Adopt a Dive Site
